0

Does NYC allow Romex?

Asked by Anonymous Oct 02, 2026 3 views 1 answers
Learn more about Does NYC allow Romex and find helpful answers from the community.


1 Answers
1
Administrator Accepted
Answered Oct 09, 2026
Does NYC allow Romex, historically NYC did not allow Romex NM cable in many buildings, requiring BX armored cable or conduit, but current NYC Electrical Code does allow Romex NM-B cable in certain residential occupancies under conditions, with allowances expanded in recent code cycles, though restrictions remain. NYC Electrical Code is based on NEC with NYC amendments, and for many years NYC prohibited Romex in buildings over certain height or in multifamily dwellings, requiring AC or MC cable or conduit for fire safety, but 2020 NYC Electrical Code allows NM cable in one and two family dwellings and in multifamily of certain construction types with limitations. In NYC, Romex is allowed in one and two family homes, and in low rise multifamily, but not allowed in high rise or commercial, and must follow NYC amendments. So does NYC allow Romex, yes, NYC now allows Romex in limited residential applications, specifically in one and two family dwellings and some multifamily up to certain stories, but still prohibits in many commercial and high rise buildings, with most electricians in NYC still using BX or MC cable due to tradition and code familiarity, with NYC Department of Buildings requiring compliance with NYC amendments, so check local code, but generally Romex allowed in small residential in NYC now, though many buildings still require armored cable.
1 votes Marked as accepted
Your Answer

Please log in to submit an answer.